Product Information: Fentanyl (as citrate)
... opioid tolerant adult patients with cancer experiencing breakthrough pain. Two of the studies (CP043 and CP044) were double-blind controlled studies with reference arms. The third study (CP045) was long term open use. Breakthrough pain was defined as a transient flare of moderate-to-severe pain occu ...
... opioid tolerant adult patients with cancer experiencing breakthrough pain. Two of the studies (CP043 and CP044) were double-blind controlled studies with reference arms. The third study (CP045) was long term open use. Breakthrough pain was defined as a transient flare of moderate-to-severe pain occu ...
Caudal Anesthesia
... The lateral position is efficacious in pediatrics because it permits easy access to the airway when general anesthesia or heavy sedation has been administered prior to performing the block. In pediatric patients, blocks may be performed with the patient fully anesthetized; the same is not recommende ...
... The lateral position is efficacious in pediatrics because it permits easy access to the airway when general anesthesia or heavy sedation has been administered prior to performing the block. In pediatric patients, blocks may be performed with the patient fully anesthetized; the same is not recommende ...
Guidelines for a Palliative Approach in Residential Aged Care
... • Nausea and vomiting can occur independently • Important to identify and treat reversible causes ...
... • Nausea and vomiting can occur independently • Important to identify and treat reversible causes ...
Emergency Room Medicine
... deteriorates and requires emergent treatment, such as intubation or defibrillation. Many ERs have separate areas for non-emergent patients as well. Once a patient is in the exam room, a nurse will evaluate the patient and take a more detailed history of the illness or condition. The nurse often perf ...
... deteriorates and requires emergent treatment, such as intubation or defibrillation. Many ERs have separate areas for non-emergent patients as well. Once a patient is in the exam room, a nurse will evaluate the patient and take a more detailed history of the illness or condition. The nurse often perf ...
Understanding Infection
... and cleanses the body. Thus it is our immune system which causes us to become sick, by creating inflammation to drive out infection and renew us. The first step in an acute infectious/inflammatory illness is the accumulation of cellular waste materials and toxic by-products of our body s biochemica ...
... and cleanses the body. Thus it is our immune system which causes us to become sick, by creating inflammation to drive out infection and renew us. The first step in an acute infectious/inflammatory illness is the accumulation of cellular waste materials and toxic by-products of our body s biochemica ...
musculo-skeletal system clinical assessment
... correct diagnosis of an injury. Many sport-related injuries are complex in nature and the treating practitioner will need the skills to obtain as much information as possible. Description of current symptoms- pain (site, nature, severity, irritability, referral, associated symptoms), stiffness, me ...
... correct diagnosis of an injury. Many sport-related injuries are complex in nature and the treating practitioner will need the skills to obtain as much information as possible. Description of current symptoms- pain (site, nature, severity, irritability, referral, associated symptoms), stiffness, me ...
OSTEOPOROSIS
... Case review found 60% of cases to be following oral surgery or dental extraction. 94% of the cases occurred with IV bisphosphonates (Pamidronate or Zoledronic acid) and 85% had MM or metastatic breast CA to bone. Non-cancer patients and oral meds not considered risk factors Recommendations to av ...
... Case review found 60% of cases to be following oral surgery or dental extraction. 94% of the cases occurred with IV bisphosphonates (Pamidronate or Zoledronic acid) and 85% had MM or metastatic breast CA to bone. Non-cancer patients and oral meds not considered risk factors Recommendations to av ...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
... stream, having the ability to manage the immune system and reduce pain. The process involves withdrawing blood from the patient and centrifuging the blood to create a platelet concentrate (platelet rich plasma- PRP). The platelets are then injected into the area of injury. There is laboratory eviden ...
... stream, having the ability to manage the immune system and reduce pain. The process involves withdrawing blood from the patient and centrifuging the blood to create a platelet concentrate (platelet rich plasma- PRP). The platelets are then injected into the area of injury. There is laboratory eviden ...
Reducing Alaska Native paediatric oral health disparities
... tooth decay. Tooth decay affects Alaska Native children and adolescents of all ages. A 1987 study reported that the prevalence of baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) (defined as decay on 2 or more primary maxillary incisors) ranged from 4485% for 3- to 5-year-old Alaska Native children (compared to 511 ...
... tooth decay. Tooth decay affects Alaska Native children and adolescents of all ages. A 1987 study reported that the prevalence of baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) (defined as decay on 2 or more primary maxillary incisors) ranged from 4485% for 3- to 5-year-old Alaska Native children (compared to 511 ...
in ORate - Amendia
... The inCORPorate™ Corpectomy Vertebral Body Replacement System is a vertebral body replacement system indicated for use to replace a vertebral body that has been resected or excised due to tumor or trauma/ fracture. The device is intended for use as a vertebral body replacement in the thoracolumbar s ...
... The inCORPorate™ Corpectomy Vertebral Body Replacement System is a vertebral body replacement system indicated for use to replace a vertebral body that has been resected or excised due to tumor or trauma/ fracture. The device is intended for use as a vertebral body replacement in the thoracolumbar s ...
Deep Tissue Injury: What, Why and When?
... DTIs occur over bony prominences, and the patients that display these wounds have a history of time spent in one particular position. These wounds also deteriorate rapidly, which may indicate that the wound being evaluated is a Example of Deep Tissue Injury of the Sacrum. ...
... DTIs occur over bony prominences, and the patients that display these wounds have a history of time spent in one particular position. These wounds also deteriorate rapidly, which may indicate that the wound being evaluated is a Example of Deep Tissue Injury of the Sacrum. ...
Chapter 31: Soft-Tissue Trauma
... • Never use material that could cut into the skin. • If possible, use wide padding under the tourniquet. ...
... • Never use material that could cut into the skin. • If possible, use wide padding under the tourniquet. ...
Chapter 31: Soft-Tissue Trauma
... • Never use material that could cut into the skin. • If possible, use wide padding under the tourniquet. ...
... • Never use material that could cut into the skin. • If possible, use wide padding under the tourniquet. ...
RUQ Pain in Pregnancy: A Case of a Choledochal Cyst
... minutes (left image) and radiotracer in the gallbladder and duodenum after 45 minutes (right image). http://www.imagingpathways.health.wa.gov.au/includes/dipmenu/a_chol/image.html ...
... minutes (left image) and radiotracer in the gallbladder and duodenum after 45 minutes (right image). http://www.imagingpathways.health.wa.gov.au/includes/dipmenu/a_chol/image.html ...
emergencies in general practice
... The initial assessment and management of seriously injured patients is a challenging task and requires a rapid and systematic approach. This systematic approach can be practised to increase speed and accuracy of the process but good clinical judgement is also required. Although described in sequence ...
... The initial assessment and management of seriously injured patients is a challenging task and requires a rapid and systematic approach. This systematic approach can be practised to increase speed and accuracy of the process but good clinical judgement is also required. Although described in sequence ...
Latex allergy in dentistry: clinical cases report
... should be contacted. Type I hypersensitivity treatment is based on severe degree reaction. Mild reactions can be treated with antihistamines and corticosteroids and case of asthmatic reaction with bronchodilator in addition to the removal of the natural rubber latex contact (6). In case 1, patient w ...
... should be contacted. Type I hypersensitivity treatment is based on severe degree reaction. Mild reactions can be treated with antihistamines and corticosteroids and case of asthmatic reaction with bronchodilator in addition to the removal of the natural rubber latex contact (6). In case 1, patient w ...
Seminar invitation 2004a - American Academy of Pain Management
... people with chronic pain express the experience of acceptance and change. Methods: Data were collected from the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire, Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire, the creation of two art tasks, an open-ended responsive interview, a validation interview, and patient medical h ...
... people with chronic pain express the experience of acceptance and change. Methods: Data were collected from the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire, Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire, the creation of two art tasks, an open-ended responsive interview, a validation interview, and patient medical h ...
aggressive periodontitis
... •Qualitatively, P. gingivalis, A. actinomycetemcomitans, and Bacteriodes forsythus frequently are detected in the plaque that is present. Two gingival tissue responses can be found in cases of generalized aggressive periodontitis: 1. One is a severe, acutely inflamed tissue, often proliferating, ulc ...
... •Qualitatively, P. gingivalis, A. actinomycetemcomitans, and Bacteriodes forsythus frequently are detected in the plaque that is present. Two gingival tissue responses can be found in cases of generalized aggressive periodontitis: 1. One is a severe, acutely inflamed tissue, often proliferating, ulc ...
Chapter 32 – Novel Medical Acupuncture Treatments for Active
... of the nondominant hand and placing it at the insertion site (Figure 32-3a). The chad is removed with the dominant hand, and using one gentle but firm tap on the end, the needle is inserted into the skin (Figure 32-3b). Once the epidermis is traversed, the practitioner uses brisk rotation of the coi ...
... of the nondominant hand and placing it at the insertion site (Figure 32-3a). The chad is removed with the dominant hand, and using one gentle but firm tap on the end, the needle is inserted into the skin (Figure 32-3b). Once the epidermis is traversed, the practitioner uses brisk rotation of the coi ...
Percutaneous Controlled Radiofrequency Trigeminal Rhizotomy for
... The RF-TR needle (TIC kit or Tew kit; Radionics, Inc., Burlington, MA) was inserted toward the temporal fossa as described elsewhere (56, 70). At the beginning of the procedure, x-rays of the patient in the submentovertical position provided information that allowed us to place the needle around the ...
... The RF-TR needle (TIC kit or Tew kit; Radionics, Inc., Burlington, MA) was inserted toward the temporal fossa as described elsewhere (56, 70). At the beginning of the procedure, x-rays of the patient in the submentovertical position provided information that allowed us to place the needle around the ...
Systemic Fungal Infections
... sweets or starchy, yeasty foods. It’s the infection talking. So cutting back on carbohydrates is a must, especially the processed and unrefined foods (bread, pasta, doughnuts, crackers, etc.). We all need some carbohydrates, so it is best to go with natural sources: fruits and vegetables. Talk to yo ...
... sweets or starchy, yeasty foods. It’s the infection talking. So cutting back on carbohydrates is a must, especially the processed and unrefined foods (bread, pasta, doughnuts, crackers, etc.). We all need some carbohydrates, so it is best to go with natural sources: fruits and vegetables. Talk to yo ...
Thermal Injury
... and used as markers of the severity of thermal injury in people.8 Hyperalgesic cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α are synthesized and released in response to injury,7 in addition to several other inflammatory mediators.8 The increase of these proinflammatory cytokines leads to pain, hypermetabolism, a ...
... and used as markers of the severity of thermal injury in people.8 Hyperalgesic cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α are synthesized and released in response to injury,7 in addition to several other inflammatory mediators.8 The increase of these proinflammatory cytokines leads to pain, hypermetabolism, a ...
C R Burn Injury Pain: The Continuing Challenge RITICAL
... similar to opioids, patients’ responses to benzodiazepines are highly variable. Although some patients may have development of respiratory depression, others, particularly those with a history of alcohol or chemical dependence, may not respond to doses within the recommended safety and efficacy rang ...
... similar to opioids, patients’ responses to benzodiazepines are highly variable. Although some patients may have development of respiratory depression, others, particularly those with a history of alcohol or chemical dependence, may not respond to doses within the recommended safety and efficacy rang ...